Dr. Barry Dworkin

Will there be an increase in superbugs after SARS-CoV-2? Further evaluation is required to determine if there has been an increase in indiscriminate antibiotic use during the pandemic. We probably will not know the answer for some time.

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for May , 2020

Source:
Fighting the COVID-19 pandemic could herald a rise in superbugs

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